Legal News 10/2010 (Page 47)

Attorney-General Amos Wako on Sunday appeared to shoulder the burden of the government's next move on the criminal charges facing Higher Education minister William Ruto.(Oct 18, 2010)

Bears v Seahawks Photo Gallery

Chicago Bears’ Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is sacked by Seattle Seahawks’ safety Lawyer Milloy in the second half in 23-20 lose at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, October 17.(Oct 18, 2010)

Jub Jub lawyer 'busy' in High Court

The murder trial of hip hop artist Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye has been postponed to December because his lawyer, Ike Motloung, is busy in a High Court as an acting judge - and can therefore not represent his musician client.(Oct 18, 2010)

Author made 'baseless' attacks on Singapore judiciary

SINGAPORE, Monday 18 October 2010 (AFP) - A British journalist who wrote a book on the death penalty in Singapore made "baseless" attacks against the country's judiciary, a government lawyer said Monday at the start of his contempt trial.(Oct 18, 2010)

Malema has filed equality court appeal notice - lawyer

ANCYL president Julius Malema has begun the process of appealing an Equality Court order against him, contrary to allegations by the Sonke Gender Justice Network that he has ignored it.(Oct 18, 2010)

Malema is appealing Equality Court ruling, says lawyer

ANCYL president Julius Malema has begun the process of appealing an Equality Court order against him, his lawyer said on Monday.(Oct 18, 2010)

Lawyer: Octuplets' mom implanted with 12 embryos

Nadya Suleman's fertility doctor implanted a dozen embryos in the pregnancy that gave her octuplets, a state attorney said Monday, a number that another doctor said was unheard of and surpasses Suleman's assertion...(Oct 18, 2010)

Lawyer: Octuplets' mom implanted with 12 embryos

Nadya Suleman's fertility doctor implanted a dozen embryos in the pregnancy that gave her octuplets, a state attorney said Monday, a number that another doctor said was unheard of and surpasses Suleman's assertion...(Oct 18, 2010)

Pine Bluff attorney wants more legal funds

PINE BLUFF, Ark.—For the second time this year, Pine Bluff’s city attorney has asked the city council to replenish its legal fee account.(Oct 18, 2010)

Lawyer: Octuplets' mom implanted with 12 embryos

Nadya Suleman's fertility doctor implanted a dozen embryos in the pregnancy that gave her octuplets, a state attorney said Monday, a number that another doctor said was unheard of and surpasses Suleman's assertion...(Oct 18, 2010)

Fine, Paras both trumpet circuit judge qualifications

The race for Lake County Circuit Court judge features a Republican lawyer who had to fight to get on the ballot. William I. Fine is pitted in the Nov. 2 election against George C. Paras, a Democrat who has sat as the Merrillville town judge since 1996. "I created that court," said the 62-year-old Democrat. "I staffed it." Though not a sitting judge, Fine said he is qualified. "I've been a lawyer ...(Oct 18, 2010)

Lawyer: Octuplets' mom implanted with 12 embryos

Nadya Suleman's fertility doctor implanted a dozen embryos in the pregnancy that gave her octuplets, a state attorney said Monday, a number that another doctor said was unheard of and surpasses Suleman's assertion...(Oct 18, 2010)

Liza Horvath: Tips for hiring a good lawyer

I f your lawyer isn't competent, the State Bar of California will discipline them.(Oct 18, 2010)

Green: Support for Rhoades

District Attorney Jon Hopkins, who along with Sheriff Rod Mitchell, tried to scapegoat and destroy Clear Lake sailing enthusiast Bismarck Dinius of Carmichael, was successfully removed by the voters in the primary election. That’s a good thing.(Oct 18, 2010)

Protect your identity: Free shred-a-thon set for Oct. 23 in Asheville

RALEIGH — Attorney General Roy Cooper is urging North Carolina consumers to take advantage of free shredding events to safely destroy old financial documents.(Oct 18, 2010)

Homeowners in Limbo

Across the U.S., the mortgage mess is deepening the anxiety and uncertainty swirling around homeowners who are facing foreclosure.(Oct 18, 2010)

7 lawyers have been punished for making sexual advances while former Calumet County District Attorney Ken Kratz was not

Although a state agency found that Ken Kratzs sexually suggestive text messages didnt constitute professional misconduct, records show at least seven other Wisconsin lawyers were punished for making sexual advances involving clients.(Oct 18, 2010)

Suspect and brother no longer lawyers

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 18, 2010): Lawyer N. Patmanabhan, who was charged with murdering cosmetic millionaire Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya and her three associates, and his brother, N. Surendren can no longer practise as lawyers.(Oct 18, 2010)

Elections may affect how Iowa acts on health law

Iowa voters’ choices for governor and attorney general could determine how closely the state cooperates with the new federal health reform law.(Oct 18, 2010)

Albany County Attorney Rich Bohling and Democratic challenger Tony Lopez touched on everything from inexpensive ways to improve the office to the book that has most affected them — Bohling said the “Bible” and Lopez cited “Tuesdays with Morrie” — during Thursday’s League of Women Voters Forum at the Albany County Public Library.(Oct 18, 2010)

The case against Steven Hayes resumes this morning as the trial enters the penalty phase. Register North Bureau Chief Luther Turmelle is in the courtroom Tweeting about the day's arguments as they happen. Be sure to check here below or follow on Twitter @nhrlive.(Oct 18, 2010)

Lease-option purchase still needs attorney

Question: I made a $6,200 deposit to buy a house on a lease-option contract. I put $5,000 in as my down payment, $1,000 was the first month's rent and $200 so I could move in a week early. The house had been beat up by the previous tenants, so the sellers agreed to fix it.(Oct 18, 2010)

Accused In Banting Murders And Brother No Longer Lawyers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- A lawyer who is accused in the Banting murders and his brother, also a lawyer, are no longer allowed to practice law.(Oct 18, 2010)

Accused In Banting Murders And Brother No Longer Lawyers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- A lawyer who is accused in the Banting murders and his brother, also a lawyer, are no longer allowed to practice law.(Oct 18, 2010)

Labour barrister Emily Lomax faces career ruin over drink-drive shame

Human rights lawyer Emily Lomax, 37, was three times the limit when her Nissan Micra ploughed into two other cars which had stopped at traffic lights.(Oct 18, 2010)

Accused in Banting murders and brother no longer lawyers

KUALA LUMPUR, Monday 18 October 2010 (Bernama) -- A lawyer who is accused in the Banting murders and his brother, also a lawyer, are no longer allowed to practice law.(Oct 18, 2010)

Accused in Banting Murders and Brother No Longer Lawyers

KUALA LUMPUR, 18 OCTOBER, 2010: A lawyer who is accused in the Banting murders and his brother, also a lawyer, are no longer allowed to practice law.(Oct 18, 2010)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former assistant Hennepin County attorney has agreed to be disbarred. John Paul St. Marie was charged this July with six felony counts of promoting prostitution.(Oct 18, 2010)

Mena lawyer reprimanded, fined over delay of civil case

The Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct reprimanded a Mena lawyer and fined him $2,500 for delaying a legal matter without good cause.(Oct 18, 2010)

County attorney candidates face off

HIBBING — Candidates for St. Louis County attorney traded barbs over endorsements during a debate Thursday at Hibbing City Hall.(Oct 18, 2010)

Accused in Banting murders and brother no longer lawyers

KUALA LUMPUR:>b A lawyer who is accused in the Banting murders and his brother, also a lawyer, are no longer allowed to practice law.(Oct 18, 2010)

Why Andrew Cuomo Is So Far Ahead in New York

The New York governor's race is not particularly close, with Democrat and state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo leading businessman and Tea Party Republican Carl Paladino by about 20 percent. But, much like the similarly uncontested Delaware Senate race, it has drawn national attention for Paladino's eccentric behavior and because it is a rare opportunity for a Democrat to win in an election cycle ...(Oct 18, 2010)

Zimbabwe minister's illegal arrest case thrown out

An attorney for Zimbabwe's finance minister says the highest court has thrown out his case in which he claims his arrest and detention during 2008 elections was illegal.(Oct 18, 2010)

Race for Louisiana'a next lieutenant governor heats up

Republican Jay Dardenne and Democrat Caroline Fayard are fighting to be next in line should Gov. Bobby Jindal step down to pursue national office(Oct 18, 2010)

UK author Shadrake made baseless attacks on S'pore judiciary: lawyer

SINGAPORE : The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has taken issue with 14 passages from a British writer's book which it said had called into question the integrity, impartiality and independence of the country's judiciary.(Oct 18, 2010)

P-C watchdog report: Other Wisconsin lawyers have been punished for making sexual advances while former Calumet County ...

Although a state agency found that Ken Kratz's sexually suggestive text messages didn't constitute professional misconduct, records show at least seven other Wisconsin lawyers were punished for making sexual advances involving clients.(Oct 18, 2010)

More than a half century has passed since the state attorney general’s seat has been open and up for grabs on Election Day.(Oct 18, 2010)

Clive ‘could die in jail’ - Lawyer

A report on Clive Derby-Lewis' medical condition will be submitted to the Parole Board to supplement his parole application, his lawyer said on Monday.(Oct 18, 2010)

Clive ‘could die in jail’ - Lawyer

A report on Clive Derby-Lewis' medical condition will be submitted to the Parole Board to supplement his parole application, his lawyer said on Monday.(Oct 18, 2010)

Clive ‘could die in jail’ - Lawyer

A report on Clive Derby-Lewis' medical condition will be submitted to the Parole Board to supplement his parole application, says his lawyer.(Oct 18, 2010)

Clive ‘could die in jail’ - Lawyer

A report on Clive Derby-Lewis' medical condition will be submitted to the Parole Board to supplement his parole application, his lawyer said on Monday.(Oct 18, 2010)

Clive ‘could die in jail’ - Lawyer

A report on Clive Derby-Lewis' medical condition will be submitted to the Parole Board to supplement his parole application, his lawyer said on Monday.(Oct 18, 2010)

Ex-Mass. judge, DA, accused of striking officer

A retired judge and former district attorney has been accused of striking a police officer.(Oct 18, 2010)

Jepsen Talks Staffing in Attorney General's Office (Web First)

Attorney General candidate George Jepsen (D-Ridgefield) said that, although the next governor will likely look for places to slash state spending, he believes it would be ill-advised to reduce the staff in the attorney general’s office, since it has only has two more full-time employees than it did 20 years ago and there has been a considerable increase in its case load.(Oct 18, 2010)

The Supreme Court has agreed to a hear a case testing whether a former attorney general can be held personally responsible for damages arising ...(Oct 18, 2010)

NJ SETTLES FRAUD CASE WITH MORTGAGE RESCUE FIRMS

TRENTON - Attorney General Paula T. Dow announced today that the owner of several New Jersey loan modification companies has agreed to pay the state $805,000 and stay out of the foreclosure rescue business to resolve allegations he defrauded struggling homeowners who sought help in staving off foreclosure.(Oct 18, 2010)